6 stars. This was everything I wanted and more. MASTERFUL. This is the second book in an epic fantasy (with romance), Egyptian-inspired duology.

Politics + Plot = amazing. I highly suggest rereading book one before diving back in to this world because the way things are woven together is excellent. This was so fantastic.

Pacing- I think it’s great. Not too slow, not too fast. There’s A LOT of plot in these pages and I never felt it dragged.

Fantasy / magical elements = lovely. Interesting! The biggest thing I want to compliment I can’t say because it would be a spoiler

Romance - full of tension, banter, characters that have zero business falling for each other. Who may be each others undoing. Inner monologues go CRAZY! And the verbal sparring between this two is unmatched. I reread scenes many times just to take in the words again. The way they feel about each other is so visceral. No spice but I PROMISE YOU the TENSION will push you over the edge.

FMC- tall, strong, absolutely badass. Vicious , impatient, intuitive, and REAL. A mane of wild curly dark hair.

MMC - tall, cold, calculating, incredibly smart, five steps ahead, wickedly deadly.

Cast of characters - large-scale. These books are set in a land with different kingdoms, with each their own “royalty”, rich villages, poor villages, resistance groups, etc. and we amass a cast of characters from every part with about two handfuls playing major roles

Multi-POV: most of the chapters are in the FMC or MMCs POVs but we do get a few from other characters as well. And I’d give my left lung to get the opposite main characters POV during some of these chapters.

Egyptian-inspiration: is ALL OVER these books, from the way the lands are described. To the food and dishes detailed. To the animals, nicknames, language, descriptors. To the honorifics used for the various members of royalty etc.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Sara for the opportunity to ARC read. Now I beg you let me buy a copy of the second character art card PLEASE.

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What an incredible conclusion to The Scorched Throne duology.

The Jasad Crown picks immediately where we left off from The Jasad Heir and really doesn't slow down for a single moment. I did not expect to have so many emotions while reading this book, but they ran from anxiety to anguish to sheer heartbreak to laughter to joy and back again. The author did such an amazing job of finishing the story, tying up all the loose ends from the first book very completely, and ended it on a note that I was hoping against hope for. I wish I could read the duology again for the first time, it just hit so WELL. I highlighted more in this book than I have in any other I've read recently, so many lines were just so profound and hard-hitting. It felt like I held my breath for the last 10% of the book and though I can breathe again, I just want to be back in the story again.

Thanks to Orbit Books, Netgalley, and Sara Hashem for providing me with an eARC of this book!

Sara Hashem is definitely one of the best new fantasy writers out there. Wit and intelligence and empathy shines through every sentence she constructs.

The Jasad Crown was a fulfilling sequel to The Jasad Heir. I am actually quite sad that this is the end of these books! I would have read several more.

Sylvia and Arin fully have my heart!

A FANTASTIC ending to this series that did not disappoint. Giving this a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I love a good duology and The Jasad Heir/Crown gives dark fantasy with lots of commentary on war and displaced diaspora is really great. I also love having a somewhat unwilling, grey protagonist who is actively having to navigate external and several internal dialogues about what she is supposed to do. There is a lot going on in the story that can at times be a bit tricky to keep track of but overall I loved this series.

The second book in The Scorched Throne series plunges readers back into a world of political intrigue, ancient magic, and fierce determination. This epic fantasy continues our FMC's quest to reclaim what was lost and challenge a tyrannical empire. Hashem excels at creating a vivid and complex setting, complete with fascinating cultures, intricate power dynamics, and a unique magic system. The narrative is fast-paced and action-packed, full of unexpected alliances, betrayals, and thrilling confrontations. The characters are well-crafted, particularly the FMC, whose strength, resilience, and wit make her and engaging hero to follow.

This series is an excellent choice for fans of intricate world-building, high-stakes political maneuvering, and strong female leads. It delivers on the promise of epic fantasy with its blend of adventure, magic, and a deeply engrossing plot.

Heartbroken to say this was a dud for me. I would almost rate it 2 stars.

Jasad heir was one of the best enemies to lovers books I’ve ever read. I had high expectations for book 2 to deliver. Since this is a sequel and I’m bummed, let’s just list it all out


- conflict between primary characters is resolved too easily and conveniently. A lot of little plot points are moved around to make the romance work and redeem certain characters.

- the plot outside the romance dragged. I am someone who prefers real plot with my romance, so having one take the vast majority of the book is usually AMAZING- however the plot to this final book was so damn…middling. It felt like a series of random moments being thrown against a wall. About half of those things were people saying the main character can’t be trusted or otherwise doubting her and her attempting to prove them wrong. The politics felt un compelling and there was an overall lack of stakes, like we spent the whole book fucking around

- infinite deus ex machinas. Like so many. Any time anything needs to move along, there’s a magical vision that makes it so. And those visions are frequently boring


Which gets me to my last point- I was just bored. Non stop wishing I was doing anything else. The plot bored me, the romance bored me, the characters felt like not a single one except the main Arin grew at all, and all of Arins growth felt forced and artificial.

It’s kind of difficult for me to give a proper review. There was nothing inherently wrong or that I disliked about the book, but I didn’t love it either. I think it was more of a me issue than anything, which is why rating the book is hard. I read the first book when it came out, almost two years ago. I read several blogs/reviews to refresh my memory on the first book since it has been a while and I didn’t remember a lot. I probably should have reread the first book, but with so many books on my tbr I didn’t want to take time reading a book I have already read. But because of this, I think I felt really disconnected while reading this book. Even though the overall plot was interesting, I didn’t really feel invested nor was I connected to the characters. Again, I feel like this was because of my lack of detailed memory or just me reading this at the wrong time. I wish more fantasy series would have guides/summaries in the sequels with info on the characters, world, and plot. This world has so many characters, kingdoms, and stories (and it’s well written and built), but hard to keep straight/remember fully. So if you read the first book and enjoyed it, definitely read this one as well. The story was well written and thought out, the ending wrapped everything up. But if like me, you don’t remember a lot of details from the first book I would suggest you reread in order to have a better experience reading this book.

I feel like I waited lifetimes for word on this book (iykyk) and it did not disappoint. It took a minute to get into, i suggest a re-read before this, but once you're back in WOW

Thank you to Sara Hashem, Orbit, and NetGalley for giving me an eARC of The Jasad Crown in exchange for my honest review.

The Jasad Crown is the sequel to The Scorched Throne duology. This book picks up almost immediately after The Jasad Heir ends, following two POVs, Sylvia's and Arin's. Sylvia has found herself kidnapped by the Urabi, who want to use her to restore their homeland. While the Urabi claim that she is their leader and that they follow her, it quickly becomes clear that Sylvia is just a tool at their disposal. They have their own plans and have no interest in consulting with her, even during times when her experiences and the information she holds would be critical. Meanwhile, Arin is trying to navigate political dynamics, rebellion, heartbreak, and his father.

I enjoyed this book and truly thought it was a great conclusion to such a wonderful duology. I loved watching the individual journeys that Sylvia and Arin took. They both are trying to navigate difficult dynamics while dealing with the repercussions of the first book. This book is plot-heavy and focuses on getting from where we left off with the first book to where this book ends. I will say that it felt slower at some points, and at other points things felt rushed. I am conflicted because I did enjoy both this book and this series; however, I also feel as though this could have been a duology. There were portions that felt rushed, and I did find myself wishing for a bit more of a battle. There was almost too much. happening in this one book. When looking at the parts individually (character development, plot, world building, politics), each one, and I enjoyed it; however, there was room for more. Maybe this was just one of those books where you were always going to be left wanting more, and maybe it was designed to be that way. Either way, this was a great sequel, and fans will not be disappointed.

4.85/5 ⭐️

Oh. My. God😭😭😭😭😭😭 I was blessed to receive the e-ARC of The Jasad Crown and I was NOT disappointed.

I am like a beggar looking for crumbs, please Sara Hashem give us a little more Arin and Essiya. I know this is only a duology but dear Lord!!! I need more of their reunion, just a little bonus chapter, PLEASE

This sequel was such an incredible follow up to The Jasad Crown. Sarah strikes the perfect balance between hatred, yearning, Essiya exploring her magic and responsibilities, keeping characters from book 1 relevant and loved yet exploring new characters and more of the world at the same time.

The only thing I wish was explored more in this book was Essiya seeing Arin when she became panicked. No spoilers, but I think that would have been super cool to see explored more in the end of the book somehow to bring us full circle from the beginning.

However, overall, I think this book further shows how much potential Sara Hashem has in the fantasy/romantasy genre!

This was a fantastic series and conclusion to the Jasad Heir. It had a strong plot line, where characters Arin and Sylvia are trying to fight for their kingdoms and rediscover magic that hasn’t been seen in ages but is crucial to overthrow the heinous empire. Monsters and magic are so well thought out and described. I really enjoyed the multiple POV of our story more so than book one. And I get the anger and morally ambiguous of Essiya. Although there was too many names and nicknames and locations I had a hard time keeping up with it didn’t deter from highly entertaining read. The last few chapters of the book were amazing and heartbreaking!

the two years i waited for this book was worth every second. the jasad crown ripped me apart and then put me back together again.

all of what i loved in the jasad heir was cranked up to 10 in the jasad crown. feral main characters, complicated interpersonal relationships, lush world-building, political intrigue. sara hashem expertly filled in whatever gap existed from book 1. i typically prefer trilogies, especially when the each book in the duology is so long, but this story was certainly better served by completing it in 2 books.

i have pretty high standards for politics in books, which means i'm usually disappointed in the romantasy genre, but the scorched throne duology did not disappoint. the international politics stole the stage, of course. while there was a lot of leaders making unilateral decisions, which feels like an oversimplification of politics in general (not that it bothered me at all, i loved the leaders!), it all felt very real and grounded, and nothing felt exaggerated or plot-convenient. i would say this is one of my more favored political fantasies, and i don't have many of those.

i would be lying if i didn't say my favorite part was essiya and arin. i'm a sucker. they pushed and they pulled and stood on opposite sides of the battlefield, but were always in each other's thoughts. maybe they couldn't trust each other, but they couldn't hate each other, either. their bittersweet, tragic love story burns so slow but it kept me warm. they'll be going on a lovingly-maintained shelf in my heart for the rest of my days.

fans of the jasad heir will, of course, love this stunning conclusion. thank you netgalley and orbit for the ARC! <3

So the story picks up 5 days after the revelation, and things are not going well for poor Arin. Due to all the trials a tribulations in effect in the first book, The Jasad Crowns deals with the after effects of the trials, The book has a lot more action and deals more with character plot points rather than the trial and games plot. And I’m so here for it.

I’m loving the story so much getting to see everything from Sefa, Mareks, Arin, and Sylvia’s eyes is incredible, I love the differences, and I love that everyone is sort of working towards the same goal even if they have not realized it yet. be prepared to cry, that's all I'm saying.

Ok that ending was both perfect and left me wanting so much more, so so much more!

Key points in no particular order:
– Multi POV
– Betrayal
– Seperation
– Magic
- Death
– Demons
– Mystery & Secrets
– Action
– Longing
– one spicy scene

Wow! I just finished and immediately want to dive back in again. How am I supposed to move on?! My heart hurts! What an amazing sequel to my now all time favorite duology! The world building, yearning, and TENSION?! This was my most anticipated read of 2025 and I am positive nothing else will compare. Thank you for such a beautifully written story and the opportunity to read it early!

This duology! 😍
Honestly, a perfect ending to a wonderful duology!
I absolutely loved these books! The true enemies to lovers romance, the found family, the angst and banter, the political intrigue and, honestly, the multiple POVs in this book made the story feel so much more complete.
That ending and epilogue ruined me. 😭

Overall, I had such an amazing time reading, and this will easily make it onto my favourite reads of 2025 list.
I only wish that this series was a trilogy instead of a duology, so I could've stayed in this world longer.

Highly recommend, especially to fantasy readers.


Thank you Netgalley and Orbit Books for the eARC.
All opinions are my own.

This book broke me and mended me. I love Arin and Sylvia and Essiya and Marek and Sefa and all of these amazing characters. This was and is a fantastic duology, that is so complex and well thought out and no question was left unanswered ( that was meant to be answered). The writing style is absolutely breathtaking, the world and magic system unique, the imagery is breathtaking. This duology came seemingly out of nowhere and changed me, truly. I have learned so much together with this beautiful cast of characters. All of them are so well described and they feel real. All of them have such different personalities that you'd know who it was just by the way they spoke. This duology stole a piece of my heart, and I am thankful for it.


Disclaimer: I did receive an ARC from Netgalley, but all opinions are my own.

Sara Hashem has thoroughly solidified herself as a must-read author for me. This sequel not only expands the world I fell in love with while reading the Jasad Heir, but it deepens the stakes.

The Jasad Crown is that girl, and nothing is wasted! Every line carries intent, and the pacing never lags. Hashem didn’t just write a fantasy; she wrote a masterpiece with the precision of someone who deeply understands how to make readers feel the gravity of a broken world trying to mend itself.

I’m absolutely gutted there are not 500 more pages for me to read. It was that amazing. The Jasad Crown is bold, devastating, and unforgettable. Sara Hashem has earned a permanent spot on my auto-buy list.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review, and an extra thank you to Sara Hashem for creating such a remarkable piece of literature.

The Jasad Crown was a beautiful conclusion to the story of Arin and Sylvia. This one felt like a slowburn, many political moves with alternate perspectives from two main characters — Arin and Sylvia/Essiya — as well as two side characters: Marek and Sefa.

I don’t want to spoil anything since it’s a sequel and I highly recommend re-reading the Jasad Heir before diving into this one since my memory was a disservice. Still, I loved the book and, well, I admit Arin’s story arc was one of my favourites.

Magic. Political intrigue. Enemies-to-lovers. Found family. The Jasad Crown has it all in spades. Thank you to Orbit books for the opportunity to read and review early.

I loved this. I was looking forward to this because I had read the Jasad Heir and was on the edge of my seat. This did not disappoint. In fact, the only disappointment for me was that there isn't more.

This is an ambitious duology. In this second installment the author really starts to come into her own. The world is clearer and the characters have a lot more depth. I would recommend this for those who enjoy more world building over romance.

Thank you NetGalley and Orbit Books for an early copy.